Mozilla has updated Firefox with a new feature that lets users combine PDF files directly in the browser without relying on external websites. The capability arrived in the Firefox 151 release and keeps all processing on the user's device.
Firefox's PDF viewer already supported annotations, form filling, drawing, image insertion and digital signatures. The latest addition allows merging multiple documents while preserving privacy by avoiding uploads to third-party servers.
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Mozilla has patched 271 security vulnerabilities in Firefox 150 using early access to Anthropic's Mythos Preview AI model. Firefox CTO Bobby Holley described the tool as every bit as capable as the world's best security researchers. The foundation says the AI helps defenders gain an edge in cybersecurity.
Mozilla is introducing a free built-in VPN feature in Firefox 149. The service comes with limitations, including availability in only four countries and a 50GB monthly data cap.
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Mozilla has made its Smart Window AI browsing mode available in limited beta to Firefox users in the United States and Canada. The feature adds an integrated assistant that can access tabs, history and current pages.
Mozilla has introduced Thunderbolt, a new AI client designed for users and businesses to run self-hosted AI infrastructure without depending on cloud services. The tool builds on the open-source Haystack framework to create a sovereign AI client compatible with various APIs. It emphasizes data control, security, and cross-platform support.
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Google has rolled out a new feature for its Gemini AI chatbot, allowing users to generate downloadable files directly within the chat interface. The update supports various formats including PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel, and LaTeX. It is available to all Gemini users worldwide.